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MN Senate Approves Tax Bill

Published May 4, 2018

With a party-line vote of 34-to-32, the Minnesota Senate has approved its tax bill. This bill brings the state tax code into alignment with the new federal tax law. That includes conformity with the increased Section 179 federal expensing provision,…
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MN House Passes Omnibus Ag Finance Bill

Published May 4, 2018

After ten hours of debate Thursday, the Minnesota House passed an omnibus supplemental bill that includes agriculture, environment, job growth and state government finance bills. This bill includes $35 million for the Rural Finance Authority. There’s increased funding for mental…
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USDA Releases Proposed Biotech Rule

Published May 4, 2018

USDA’s proposed biotech label rule is is designed to bring clarity to a very complex issue. The Russell Group president and partner Randy Russell says the most difficult challenge is with the refined ingredients. “If 92 percent of corn, 94…
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Hoeven Pleased with Farm Bill Progress

Published May 4, 2018

On Thursday, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a farm bill roundtable discussion with members of the Fargo-Moorhead/West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee and commodity group leadership. Hoeven said progress is being made on the farm bill. "The House…
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Don’t Skimp on Phosphorus

Published May 3, 2018

North Dakota State University Soil Science Professor R. Jay Goos reminds wheat growers not to skimp on phosphorus. "The yield of spring wheat is provided by three types of stems: main stem, T1 tiller from the base of the first…
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Plan Now for Next Year’s Weed Control

Published May 3, 2018

As farmers think about weed control, many are evaluating practices for the current season. University of Minnesota and NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Tom Peters wants farmers to be thinking about next year's weed control now. “The best way to get…
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ND Soybean Growers Association Elects Officers

Published May 3, 2018

The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association held officer elections at a recent board meeting. Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Joe Ericson will serve as president. In addition, Ryan Pederson of Rolette will serve as vice president and Greg Gussiaas of Carrington…
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’18 Dry Bean Production by Class

Published May 3, 2018

According to USDA, dry bean planted are is projected to decline by more than 7 percent to a total of 1.37 million acres in 2018. In the most recent Vegetable and Pulses Outlook, projected production by class is similar to…
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Dollar Index Influencing Markets

Published May 3, 2018

The commodity markets have maintained a more mellow tone. Ag News Daily market analyst Mike Pearson says, in this case, no news is good news. However, a couple additional market factors have been seen. Over the past two weeks, the…
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